St. Gertrude Parish Podcast

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing"? This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

Today, we hear from the Very Reverend Allen Moran, O.P. He is the Prior Provincial for the Dominican Order of the Province of St. Joseph. Fr. Allen delivers a final word of encouragement before the brothers make their temporary vows to the Dominican Order and receive their first assignment. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by...

More and more people are feeling lonely, isolated, and depressed. Whether these feelings are due to changing family structures, urbanization, technology, work culture, or other factors, loneliness and isolation can have negative impacts on mental and physical health. Human beings are social creatures, and we need community. In this talk, Father Reginald shares how to form the strongest of communit...

This talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that Deacon Raphael gave his talk, Why Jubilees? Have you ever wondered, “What is the point of a jubilee?” This is precisely the question that Deacon Raphael intends to answer with his talk, “Why Jubilees?”  This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in...

This talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that the pastor of St. Gertrude, Fr. John Paul, gave his talk titled “Hope and Patience”.  What is the relationship between “Hope” and “Patience”? Today, we listen to Fr. John Paul talk about the relationship between hope and patience and how we can truly appreciat...

Do you—consciously or subconsciously—fill every moment of your day with activities? Are you a workaholic, an over-scheduler, or always on the go? Do you make time for rest and leisure? For prayer? As Brother Raphael reveals, it's in the silence that we hear the voice of God in our lives. So how do we slow down and make time for real, restorative recreation with God? ⁠⁠ Drinking With Dominican...

We live in a culture of self-invention, autonomy, and relativism—there's no objective truth, so I'm going to do what's right for me and makes me happy. Two thousand years ago, Pontius Pilot asked Jesus, "What is truth?" In this talk, Father Titus explains what (or who) Truth is and how to find freedom in obedience to the Truth. Missed Father Titus' talk—or loved it so muc...

Amid ongoing wars, political tensions, and more, many people have an impending sense of doom about the future of the world. Doomscrolling--spending excessive time online scrolling through news or other content that makes one feel sad, anxious, angry, etc.—compounds and feeds the issue. Father John Paul shares the solution to this doom and gloom and provides a sense of hope. Missed Father John Paul...

Today, we hear from Fr. John Paul as he delivers a homily on the importance of Corpus Christi and the miraculous nature of the Eucharist.  This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

Fr. John Paul delivers a homily about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their relevance to the priesthood. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

We have a Pope! Today, we hear Fr. John Paul Walker’s reflection on the election of Pope Leo XIV.  This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more information.  

The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer O Sacred Banquet , composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and doctor of the Church. In this third talk, Father Patrick invites us to look forward to the glory we were made for, Heaven. Father Patrick also introduces us to Blessed Carlo Acutis and his devotion to the Eucharist. Blessed Carlo will be the first Millen...

Today's episode is the second installment in a three-part series of talks that were given at our recent Parish mission. Begin lent, right? A Parish mission is a special opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our relationship with the Lord. This year, we were blessed to have as our mission preacher, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe. Father Patrick is a Dominican friar of the province of Saint Joseph...

Father Patrick is a national Eucharistic preacher, a role he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led Eucharistic Revival. The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer "O Sacred Banquet," composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and Doctor of the Church. In this first talk, Father Patrick introduces us to this beautiful prayer and reminds us of the importance of...

What are you giving up for Lent? Fr. John Paul Walker, Pastor of St. Gertrude, gives you three practical steps to discern what God wants you to sacrifice this year during Lent. You don't want to miss it! This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.  Visit  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠stgertrude.org⁠...

How should one prepare for a Holy Death? Today Fr. John Paul Walker brings us to some of the most important teachings in the Church, the teachings on the end of life. With Pope Francis’ declining health, it can be easy to get distracted by the speculation of social media influencers and various news organizations.  But how should faithful Catholics behave during this time? How should we prepare fo...

Fr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explores the paradoxes of Christ's Sermon on the Plain. What does Christ mean when he says, "Blessed are you who are poor," or "Woe to you who have plenty?" Today, Fr. John Paul unpacks these difficulties and provides his parishioners with a way to understand and live them in both the good times and the bad. This podcast...

Today we are bringing you a special homily from the Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Joseph, Fr. Allen Moran.  Fr. Moran begins his homily reflecting on St. John Paul II’s pontificate, and his famous exhortation “Do not be afraid!”. Fr. Moran reminds us of the significance of these words and why we do not have to be afraid when we are following Christ. This podcast is brought to you by St....

Candlemas marks the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary, forty days after the birth of Christ. It is also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where candles are blessed, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world, and are often carried in procession to commemorate this event. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Paris...

Fr. Luke VanBerkum travels to the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville to give their annual Aquinas Lecture. Join him and the sisters in learning about St. Thomas Aquinas's role in forming the Eucharistic devotion of the Church. You will even hear some singing! Here are links to the two books referenced during the talk: "A Gift of Presence: The Theology and Poe...

The Pope has declared this year a Jubilee Year, but what does that mean for you and your loved ones? Join us as Fr. Luke Van Berkum explores the sacred significance of Jubilee from the Old Testament to the present, revealing how this holy time can transform your spiritual life. Don't miss out on understanding how to make this Jubilee Year truly impactful for your family's faith journey!   This pod...

This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information. If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review! Big news today at the parish this week. Also don't forget to answer our poll on topics you would like to hear our pri...

How do the Magi, the Three Kings, foreshadow the oneness that we all have in Christ? Also, how do their gifts point to Christ’s Kingship and His priesthood? Fr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explains.